A schoolgirl was hit by a car on busy Queens Drive and rushed to hospital in serious condition.
The girl, who was wearing a school uniform according to witnesses, was hit by a Ford KA at around 4pm on Monday, December 6 between Mill Lane and Derby Lane in West Derby.
Emergency services rushed to the scene and the girl, who is believed to be 10-years-old or younger, was rushed to hospital by ambulance in serious condition.
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Her injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
The driver of the Ford Ka stayed at the scene to assist police with their enquiries.
A spokesperson from Merseyside Police said: "At around 4pm today (Monday 6 December) officers were called to a report of a collision involving a Ford Ka and a young girl on Queens Drive, Stoneycroft.
"The young girl was taken to hospital with serious injuries that are currently not life threatening."
Officers closed the road in one direction whilst they dealt with the incident causing traffic chaos in the area.
One witness described the area as being like 'a car park' while another said it was 'gridlocked'.
Buses were disrupted with Arriva and Stagecoach both having to divert their services.
The road has since been reopened but traffic is still struggling.
Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC on Twitter or Merseyside Police Contact Centre on Facebook using log 0596 of 06/12/2021 or call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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